Report: Typhoon Haiyan death toll jumps to 5,209 in Philippines

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The death toll from this month’s Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines has spiked to 5,209, the government-run Philippines News Agency reported, citing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

That’s a significant increase from recent counts. On Thursday, the toll stood at slightly more than 4,000.

The number of injured was at 23,404 Friday, with 1,582 still missing, PNA reported.